Cambridge Primary Progression Test Stage 5 English Mark Scheme Top May 2026

Download the latest Stage 5 English Progression Test and its corresponding mark scheme. Highlight every word in the "3" or "4" column (depending on the scoring system). That highlighted list is your curriculum for the next 8 weeks. Master that list, and you master the test. This guide is intended for educational guidance. Always refer to the official CAIE mark scheme for the specific test year, as thresholds (grade boundaries) may vary slightly, though the descriptor criteria remain stable.

When searching for the you are likely looking for more than just a list of correct answers. You want the criteria that separates a "Good" from an "Outstanding" (Top) score. You want to understand the examiner’s mindset. Download the latest Stage 5 English Progression Test

A student does not need to be a genius to score in the top bracket; they need to be meticulous. They must proofread for commas, they must vary their sentence starters, and in reading, they must stop telling the examiner what happened and start telling them how the author made it happen. Master that list, and you master the test